Deputy Department Director - Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement
Salary
$108,672.00 - $181,479.00 Annually
Location
City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
05M00000032
Department
Planning and Development Review
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
Supervisory-level position, with a high level of independence, judgement, and discretion; responsible for development and implementation of policies, programs, and regulations across City agencies regarding compliance and enforcement of the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Individuals in this position class provide strategic leadership to ensure goals, policies, and performance expectations of the Mayor and City Council are achieved in an effective and efficient manner. The incumbent oversees approximately thirty-five (35) employees within the Division of Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement within the Department of Planning and Development Review, reports directly to the department Director, and may be assigned to serve as Director in his/her absence.
This is an at-will UNCLASSIFIED position and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. This position may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Duties include but are not limited to
SUPERVISION
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE:
Advanced knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and code enforcement activities, including unsafe structures, nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation, and unlawful vehicles.
Advanced knowledge of management practices, human behavior and performance, and organizational culture.
Advanced knowledge of policy development and implementation and legislative processes.
Advanced knowledge of inspection and land use management software (e.g. EnerGov), and the Microsoft Office suite.
Intermediate knowledge of state and local land use laws and zoning codes. Basic knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of land use planning, zoning, urban design, and landscape architecture, and how they affect each other. Basic knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of land use planning, zoning, urban design, and landscape architecture, and how they affect each other.
SKILLS:
Researching, directing, and managing initiatives, regulations, programs, and related agency and interdepartmental policies related to the Uniform Statewide Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code.
Experience making interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by City policy
Formulate and recommend strategies for solving complex issues.
Providing leadership and vision for team of employees with diverse education and experience
Supervising management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff
Conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
Establishing and administering standard operating procedures with regards to inspection, documentation, data management, abatement, demolition, and related enforcement activities including, but not limited to, unsafe structures, nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation, and unlawful vehicles.
Reviewing plans, permits, and projects for compliance with codes, ordinances, and other regulations
Serving as a primary point of contact for applicants
Establishing sequences and timelines for complex abatement and corrective projects
Ensuring compliance with deadlines and other performance measures.
Preparing for, organizing, and attending various meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Networking, communicating, and meeting with attorneys, consultants, executives, municipal representatives, community boards, and professional associations.
Meeting with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other organizations to coordinate inspections and referrals
Interpret and explain codes, rules, and regulations.
Preparing, using, and serving court summons, subpoenas, and administrative appeals; processing liens; researching ownership data through legal documentation.
Drafting, implementing, reviewing, and responding to various documents, ordinances, and emails.
ABILITIES:
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes, large and diverse political environment and adapt and improvise as conditions change.
Think critically, using logic and reason to identify solutions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and speech.
Facilitate discussion and debate and exhibit excellent interpersonal communication to resolve conflicts.
Maintain composure in stressful situations.
Provide superior customer service and manage unhappy clients.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in public administration or field directly related to property maintenance and code enforcement?
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Do you have at least eight years of progressively responsible related experience?
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How many years of experience do you have working directly in property maintenance and code enforcement?
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How many years of experience do you have supervising employees?
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How many years of experience do you have researching, directing, and managing initiatives, regulations, programs, and related agency, and interdepartmental policies?
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How many years of experience do you have working for local government in a socioeconomically diverse urban environment?
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What best describes your knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code?
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What best describes your knowledge of management practices, human behavior and performance, and organizational culture?
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Do you have a current certification as a Property Maintenance Official?
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What best describes your skill level for preparing, using, and serving court summons, subpoenas, and administrative appeals?
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What best describes your skill level for preparing, using, and serving court summons, subpoenas, and administrative appeals?
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What best describes your skill level for preparing, using, and serving court summons, subpoenas, and administrative appeals?
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What best describes your ability to facilitate discussion and debate, and resolve conflicts?
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Why do you want to work for the City of Richmond?
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Why are you the best candidate for this position?
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Employer City of Richmond
Address 900 East Broad Street
Suite
Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Phone (804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website https://www.rva.gov/